Paul Bunyan, a giant lumberjack, and his faithful companion, Babe the Blue Ox, were legends of the American frontier. Born so large that his first cradle was a lumber wagon, Paul grew to tower over the tallest trees. His size and strength were unparalleled, allowing him to accomplish feats no ordinary man could imagine.
One winter, the snow was so deep that Paul found Babe, a giant blue ox, frozen in a blue hue from the cold. Paul thawed him out and they became inseparable friends. Together, they roamed the vast forests, clearing land and shaping the landscape with their mighty strength.
Their adventures were numerous. Paul dug the Grand Canyon simply by dragging his axe behind him. He and Babe created the Great Lakes to provide water for Babe, who drank enormous quantities. They plowed the Dakotas, turning it into farmland with a single sweep of Paul's massive plow.
Despite their size and strength, Paul and Babe were known for their kindness and willingness to help settlers. They built homes, cleared paths, and ensured the safety of pioneers. Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox remain enduring symbols of American folklore, representing strength, adventure, and the pioneering spirit.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words based on the story. Answers are at the end.
1. Paul Bunyan's first cradle was a __________.
2. Paul Bunyan's companion, Babe, was a __________ ox.
3. Paul Bunyan and Babe created the Grand Canyon by __________ his axe.
4. Paul Bunyan and Babe created the __________ to provide water for Babe.
5. Paul and Babe turned the Dakotas into __________ with a single sweep.
6. Paul Bunyan and Babe were known for their __________ and willingness to help settlers.
7. Paul Bunyan dragged his axe __________.
8. The Great Lakes were created to provide __________ for Babe.
9. Paul and Babe built homes and cleared __________.
10. Paul Bunyan and Babe are enduring symbols of American __________.
Answers: 1. lumber wagon, 2. blue, 3. dragging, 4. Great Lakes, 5. farmland, 6. kindness, 7. behind, 8. water, 9. paths, 10. folklore
Match the items in Column A with their correct descriptions in Column B.
